Southern Europe

Azores Airlines just started a new non-stop flight (6-7 hours) from New York JFK airport to the romantic island of Madeira, a Portuguese territory off the coast of north Africa in the Atlantic Ocean. Madeira is the “floating garden” of the Atlantic and a unique subtropical paradise with dramatic and breathtaking scenery. Its mild climate makes it the ideal island for a relaxing or active break at any time of the year. Diving, surfing, canyoning, walking in the mountains or by the sea are just some of the possible activities to enjoy on this island. Swimming in the ocean or in natural rock pools, strolling through colorful gardens, tasting the well-known Madeira fortified wine and trying the traditional gastronomy will fill your senses. This special flash deal, starting from only $1499 per person including air from New York, 7 nights hotel, daily breakfast, transfers and a couple of sightseeing tours, will end on December 19, 2022.

Embark on a 7-night journey that takes you by comfortable high-speed train from Madrid to the amazing cities of southern Spain. After a night in Madrid, spend two nights in Seville, a night in Cordoba, and two nights in Granada before returning to Madrid for a night. Tours feature the Cathedral and Royal Alcazar in Seville, the Synagogue and Mezquita in Cordoba, La Alhambra and Generalife Gardens in Granada, and much more. Starting from $1515 per person based on double occupancy, land only, with guaranteed weekly departures.

Discover the highlights of Turkey, on this 7-night trip that begins in Istanbul, where your tours include a cruise up the Bosporus toward the Black Sea, an unforgettable excursion that takes you between Europe and Asia. Also, visit the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Hagia Sophia, which contains some of the finest mosaics from the Byzantine period, Fly to central Turkey and visit the city of Cappadocia, where a day of touring includes Goreme National Park and its incredible rock formations, a ceramic cooperative, and the valley of churches. Back in eastern Turkey, take an excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus, a World Heritage Site where the renowned ruins are among the most extensive in the world. Starting at $2095, land only, with guaranteed weekly departures.

This 7-night trip takes you by deluxe motorcoach on a journey through northern Portugal and into Spain for an excursion. Your tour begins in Lisbon where you discover the city's most emblematic historic sites.Travel through the countryside to Coimbra, the medieval capital, for a panoramic city tour. Drive north to Braga, where you overnight before driving into Spain for a full-day tour of Santiago de Compostela, final stop on an epic pilgrimage trail. Back in Braga, your tour includes Portugal's oldest cathedral and Guimaraes, a World Heritage site. Next visit Porto, where you take a panoramic drive and cruise the Douro River. Continue to Fatima, and visit this important pilgrimage site. Return to Lisbon, where your tour ends. Starting at $1495, land only, with guaranteed departures on select departure dates.

Spend 9 days/8 nights on an Escorted coach tour through the must-see destinations of Spain. Begin your trip from Madrid. On your way to Seville, the capital of southern Spain's Andalucia region, stop at Caceres for a short sightseeing. Arrive in Seville, famous for flamenco dancing, for a two-night stay. Travel onward to Cordoba, a city influenced by multiple religions in history. Stay one night in the Costa Del Sol region. Continue on to the Moorish town of Granada for one night, with a guided tour of La Alhambra included. Head east to Valencia, Spain's third largest city, which harmoniously combines the modern and the past. The last city on the trip is Barcelona on the East Coast, where a must-see site is the Sagrada Familia, the monumental basilica designed by Antoni Gaudi. Starting at $1,955 per person based on double occupancy land only. Guaranteed departures year round every Saturday.